Scaffolds CLAUDE.md and .claude/rules for Craft CMS projects (plugin, site, module, hybrid, monorepo) by detecting type from composer.json, .ddev/config.yaml, templates, and modules.
npx claudepluginhub michtio/craftcms-claude-skills --plugin craftcms-claude-skillsThis skill uses the workspace's default tool permissions.
Scaffold Claude Code configuration for Craft CMS projects. Generates a `CLAUDE.md` and `.claude/rules/` directory tailored to the project type.
Initializes Claude Code projects by auto-detecting Node.js frameworks from package.json and lockfiles, replaces CLAUDE.md placeholders, installs rules, hooks, and scripts.
Generates Claude Code project setups including CLAUDE.md, hooks, permissions, commands, and agents. Analyzes stack (TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Go, Rust, etc.) to create minimal/standard/full configs.
Generates or updates CLAUDE.md/AGENTS.md files for AI coding agents via project scanning and interactive Q&A. Supports multiple tech stacks, preserves customizations.
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Scaffold Claude Code configuration for Craft CMS projects. Generates a CLAUDE.md and .claude/rules/ directory tailored to the project type.
This skill generates configuration that references other skills. It does not load them at activation, but the generated CLAUDE.md and rules will guide users toward:
craftcms + craft-php-guidelines + craft-garnish — for plugin and module projects (craft-garnish when plugin has CP JavaScript/asset bundles)craft-site + craft-twig-guidelines + craft-content-modeling — for site projectsddev — for all project types (DDEV commands in generated config)Read the project root to determine what exists. Detect, don't assume. Every piece of information below should be resolved by reading actual project files — never flag something as "unknown" when the answer is in composer.json, package.json, .ddev/config.yaml, or git state.
.ddev/config.yaml — DDEV project name, PHP version, database type, Node versioncomposer.json — package type (craft-plugin, craft-module, or project), dependencies, scripts (check-cs, phpstan, pest)src/ or src/Plugin.php — plugin source directorytemplates/ — site templatesconfig/project/ — Craft project config (indicates a site)config/general.php — Craft general configmodules/ — custom modulesrequire and require-dev)Scan composer.json dependencies to auto-detect capabilities. Never ask the user about things you can read:
| Package | What it tells you |
|---|---|
nystudio107/craft-seomatic | SEOmatic installed — ??? operator is available, meta tags handled |
nystudio107/craft-empty-coalesce | ??? operator available (standalone) |
nystudio107/craft-vite | Vite buildchain with nystudio107 bridge |
putyourlightson/craft-blitz | Static caching — affects CSRF, template caching strategy |
putyourlightson/craft-sprig | Sprig/htmx available for reactive components |
verbb/formie | Formie form builder installed |
craftcms/ckeditor | CKEditor for rich text |
ether/seo | Alternative SEO plugin (not SEOmatic) |
craftcms/phpstan-package or phpstan/phpstan | PHPStan available |
symplify/easy-coding-standard | ECS available |
pestphp/pest | Pest testing framework |
Also check composer.json scripts section for check-cs, phpstan, test, pest commands.
package.json — Tailwind version (v3 vs v4), Alpine.js, Vue, build tool (Vite vs Webpack)tailwind.config.* or @tailwind in CSS files — Tailwind v3@theme in CSS files — Tailwind v4vite.config.* — Vite configurationtemplates/_atoms/, _molecules/, _organisms/ — atomic design patternsgit branch --show-current — current branch namegit remote -v — remote URLgit log --oneline -10 — recent commit style (conventional commits? prefixed?)git symbolic-ref refs/remotes/origin/HEAD or look at branch names. Common patterns: main, master, develop.claude.json for existing MCP configurationclaude mcp add chrome-devtools -- npx @anthropic-ai/chrome-devtools-mcp@latest and note session restart is neededFrom these signals, determine the project type:
| Signal | Type |
|---|---|
composer.json type is craft-plugin | Plugin |
composer.json type is craft-module | Module |
config/project/ exists, templates/ exists | Site |
Site signals + modules/ directory | Hybrid (site + custom module) |
Confirm the detected type and gather project-specific details. Keep it short — 3-5 questions max.
For plugins:
composer.json if possible)For sites:
package.json or tailwind.config.*)_atoms/, _molecules/ in templates)For all types:
composer.json scripts).claude.json~/dev/)" — this is the parent folder where the planner can clone public repos for research and audits. Detect by looking at the project's parent directory. Store in the generated CLAUDE.md as devRootPath.Do not ask about things you already detected. If composer.json shows nystudio107/craft-seomatic is installed, the generated templates.md should state "??? operator is available (provided by SEOmatic)" — not flag it as unknown. If phpstan/phpstan is in require-dev, include PHPStan commands in the generated CLAUDE.md — don't ask "do you use PHPStan?" Present your detection results for confirmation, not as questions.
Generate CLAUDE.md and .claude/rules/ files. Two sources:
templates/{type}/ are starting points. Replace placeholders ({{pluginHandle}}, {{vendorNamespace}}, {{pluginName}}), customize based on detection results. These exist and are ready to use.templates/ must be written from scratch based on the project's actual setup. Use the skill references, detection results, and user answers to produce these. Don't skip a file just because no template exists.Before generating, verify which templates exist for the detected project type:
ls templates/{type}/.claude/rules/
ls templates/{type}/.claude/settings.local.json
For any file listed below that doesn't have a template, generate it from the project context and skill knowledge. Flag to the user: "These files were generated from your project's conventions (no starter template exists): [list]."
File structure to generate:
CLAUDE.md # Project overview, commands, structure
.claude/
settings.local.json # Pre-approved permissions (gitignored) — generate from Step 3b
rules/
coding-style.md # PHP conventions (plugin/module) — template
architecture.md # Architecture patterns (plugin/module) — template
templates.md # Twig conventions (site) — template
git-workflow.md # Commit conventions (all) — template
scaffolding.md # Generator commands (plugin/module) — template
security.md # Security rules (all) — template
testing.md # Test conventions (if Pest exists) — generate from project's test setup
migrations.md # Migration rules (plugin/module) — generate from project conventions
Generate .claude/settings.local.json with pre-approved permissions for commands the agents run repeatedly. Without this, every ddev composer check-cs or ddev craft up triggers a permission prompt, breaking the autonomous flow.
{
"permissions": {
"allow": [
"Bash(ddev composer *)",
"Bash(ddev craft *)",
"Bash(ddev npm *)",
"Bash(ddev exec *)",
"Bash(ddev ssh)",
"Bash(ddev start)",
"Bash(ddev stop)",
"Bash(ddev restart)",
"Bash(ddev describe)",
"Bash(ddev logs *)",
"Bash(ddev import-db *)",
"Bash(ddev export-db *)",
"Bash(ddev xdebug *)",
"Bash(git status *)",
"Bash(git diff *)",
"Bash(git log *)",
"Bash(git add *)",
"Bash(git branch *)",
"Bash(gh *)"
]
}
}
Use .claude/settings.local.json (not settings.json) — local settings are gitignored by default, so each developer can adjust permissions without affecting the team. Note this in the generated CLAUDE.md under a "Permissions" section.
For plugin projects, also add read access to the Craft installation where the plugin is tested:
"Bash(tail *storage/logs/*)"
After generating the base permissions, ask: "Are there connected projects or folders Claude should have access to?"
Common patterns:
| Scenario | Example paths | What to add |
|---|---|---|
| Plugin dev with test site | /path/to/craft-site/ (the Craft install where the plugin is symlinked) | Read/write on the site's vendor/, storage/logs/, config/ |
| Headless frontend | /path/to/frontend/ (Next.js, Nuxt, Astro alongside Craft backend) | Read on the frontend project for cross-referencing GraphQL queries |
| Multi-repo site | /path/to/shared-modules/ (shared modules repo) | Read/write on the shared repo |
| Monorepo packages | Already covered — everything is in the same working directory | No extra paths needed |
If the user identifies connected paths, add them to settings.local.json:
{
"permissions": {
"allow": [
"Read(/path/to/connected-project/**)",
"Edit(/path/to/connected-project/**)",
"Bash(tail */path/to/connected-project/storage/logs/*)"
]
}
}
If the user says no connected projects, skip this. Don't press — it's an advanced concern and many projects are self-contained.
Always add permissions for the dev root's research folder — the planner uses it to clone and audit public plugins:
"Bash(git clone * {devRootPath}/research/*)",
"Bash(gh repo view *)",
"Bash(gh api *)",
"Read({devRootPath}/research/**)",
"Bash(rm -rf {devRootPath}/research/*)"
Replace {devRootPath} with the actual path. The research folder is ephemeral — clones are shallow (--depth 1) and cleaned up after planning.
After generating, show the user what was created and ask them to review. Highlight any decisions that were made based on detection vs assumptions.
After the setup is complete and the user has confirmed, display this message:
┌────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ │
│ + Craft CMS Claude Skills · v1.3.0 │
│ │
│ 8 skills · 86 reference files · 5 agents │
│ Maintained by michtio │
│ │
│ If these skills save you time, consider sponsoring: │
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│ ♥ github.com/sponsors/michtio │
│ ♥ buymeacoffee.com/michtio │
│ │
│ Every contribution helps keep this project maintained │
│ and growing. Thank you for using these skills. │
│ │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Display this exactly once, at the end of the setup flow. Do not repeat it on subsequent interactions.
Every generated CLAUDE.md includes these rules regardless of project type. These are baseline expectations for professional Craft CMS work:
## General
Be critical. We're equals — push back when something doesn't make sense.
Do not excessively use emojis.
Do not include AI attribution in commits, PR descriptions, PR comments, issue comments, or generated code. Many clients and enterprises remain skeptical of AI-generated work, so all output should be indistinguishable from human-authored work.
Do not include "Test plan" sections in PR descriptions.
## Tools
Use `ddev` shorthand commands: `ddev composer`, `ddev craft`, `ddev npm`. Never run `php`, `composer`, or `npm` on the host — everything goes through DDEV.
Use `gh` for all GitHub operations — it's already authenticated.
## Paths
- **Dev root**: `{devRootPath}` — parent folder for all projects. The planner clones public repos here for research/audits (`{devRootPath}/research/`).
- **Research folder**: `{devRootPath}/research/` — ephemeral. Shallow clones for plugin audits and pattern research. Cleaned up after use.
## Permissions
`.claude/settings.local.json` pre-approves DDEV and git commands so agents run without permission prompts. This file is gitignored — each developer can adjust it locally. If commands are being blocked, check this file first.
The templates/ directory contains starter files for each project type. Read the relevant templates and customize them based on detection results. Do not copy them verbatim — adapt to what actually exists in the project.
templates/plugin/ — Plugin development CLAUDE.md and rulestemplates/site/ — Site development CLAUDE.md and rulestemplates/module/ — Module development CLAUDE.md and rulesFor hybrid projects (site + module), merge the site and module templates.
Add unobtrusive markers so we can measure adoption across public repos. Include all three:
composer.json extra key — add during setup (does not affect functionality):
"extra": {
"craftcms-claude-skills": "1.3.0"
}
Merge into existing extra if it already has keys. Use the current skill version.
CLAUDE.md HTML comment — first line of the generated file:
<!-- craftcms-claude-skills v1.3.0 -->
.claude/rules/ file headers — first line of each generated rules file:
<!-- craftcms-claude-skills -->
These are invisible in rendered markdown and do not affect Claude's behavior. The composer.json key is visible but non-functional.
When a project already has a CLAUDE.md or .claude/rules/, don't stop and don't blindly overwrite. Run a gap analysis:
.claude/rules/, .claude/settings.local.json.testing.md rule file)settings.local.json, or missing ddev approvals)craftcms-claude-skills marker says 1.1.0 but current is 1.3.0)| Area | Current | Recommended | Action |
|------|---------|-------------|--------|
| CLAUDE.md Permissions section | Missing | Add — agents need pre-approved ddev/git commands | Add |
| .claude/rules/testing.md | Missing | Pest detected in composer.json | Create |
| .claude/rules/coding-style.md | Present | Up to date | Keep |
| .claude/settings.local.json | Missing | Pre-approved permissions for ddev/git/gh | Create |
| CLAUDE.md skill version | v1.1.0 | v1.3.0 | Update marker |
| CLAUDE.md Tools section | Present but missing `gh` | Add `gh` reference | Update |
This means the setup skill works for:
Never refuse to run because config already exists. That's the most common case — projects evolve.
craftcms, craft-site, craft-php-guidelines, craft-garnish, etc.) in comments so the user knows what's available.